King George

The King and I

Yesterday, my neighbor, George packed up two huge coolers with a generous selection of beer and sodas and trucked them out to Malau, where he and his colleagues have been overseeing the renovation of SPLA barracks. The compound is a good 30-minute drive from Rumbek, so you can imagine the thrill that went through the crowd -- consisting mostly of skilled laborers from Kenya -- when faced with the notion of an impromptu happy hour in the middle of the bush!

It is evident that George already enjoys the respect of these men, but yesterday's little show of generosity brought his popularity to a whole new level, and earned him the well-deserved title of 'King George'.

Back in Sudan...Literally!

Me & Nina

First, let me begin by apologizing for my lengthy absence. I spent the better part of the last month down in Kenya dealing with a shaky immune system, doing some work at the home office, and eventually finishing it all up with a much needed and very relaxing trip to the coast. Fortunately, all is well again and I'm happy to be back in Rumbek where, as you can see, I have been welcomed with open arms!